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The Weber® Kettle – The Australian Barbecue Icon

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Over 50 years ago, the first Weber® kettle was built.

It changed Australian attitudes towards barbecuing forever.
For the first time, Weber's indirect cooking system allowed ordinary people to roast whole joints of meat with delicious barbecue flavour.
Even now the incredible flavour of these barbecue roasts still distinguishes the Weber kettle from all the other barbecues sold in this country. As a result, the Weber kettle is the only barbecue in Australia to ever attain icon status.
Everyone agrees, it's synonymous with spectacular food and memorable entertaining.

The secret is in the indirect cooking.How does it work? Looking at the picture you can see that coals are positioned out to the sides while the food is placed on the upper grill between the two fires. The fat from the turkey will drop into the disposable drip tray below. This means that you get much healthier, fat-free cooking without those horrible fat-fires.

Weber call this 'indirect cooking' because the food is cooked using natural convection without any fire directly underneath it. Apart from the unforgettable flavour, the great advantage of using this method of cooking is that you don't have to turn the meat. You're free to do whatever you want while the Weber kettle cooks the most extraordinary roast, every time.

This icon can also barbecue with unmatchable flavour.Some people think it's hard to justify lighting their Weber kettle just to cook steaks. The real Weber enthusiasts know, however, that what the Weber kettle does for roasts it can also do for steaks and kebabs. Steaks, for example, are cooked directly over real coals (not lava or ceramic rock) with the lid covering them. Natural convection cooking makes them the juiciest steaks you'll ever enjoy. The smoke from the coals creates a barbecue flavour that is unmatchable. You only have to taste one steak cooked inside a Weber kettle to know that steaks cooked on ordinary barbecues are just that … ordinary.

The Compact is the most basic kettle made by Weber. It requires more assembly than the One-Touch line and cannot be converted to gas using Weber's gas kit. The One-Touch line is divided into the Silver and Gold ranges, with the One-Touch Gold having the most innovative features. The One-Touch kettles are available in a 57cm model designed for family cooking. All 57cm One-Touch kettles incorporate Weber's ingenious Rapidfire system.

The Performer incorporates a gas ignition system which makes lighting quicker and easier.

Weber makes two specialty kettles: the Ranch, which is the largest barbecue kettle in the world and is especially designed for caterers and clubs, and the Smokey Mountain Cooker, which simply creates the best smoke food you've ever tasted.

In addition to these lines, a Stainless Steel Gas Kit is also available to convert a 57cm Weber Silver or Gold One-Touch kettle to gas. This is the only gas kit designed by Weber and is superior to the other kits on the market.

For more information about any of these barbecues, click one of the links below, or use the "go to…" box in the top right hand corner of each page.

All Weber charcoal kettles come with Weber's 10-year limited warranty, except the Compact Kettle which has a 5 year limited warranty.

WEBER - COMPACT KETTLE

The Weber Compact Kettle offers quality at a bargain price. Its specially designed stay-cool handles are made of weather resistant thermoplastic and will give you years of dependable service. Available in 57cm size in black. Comes with a 5 Year Limited Warranty.

WEBER - ONE TOUCH GOLD PREMIUM

The Weber® One-Touch™ Gold Premium kettle has added features that further improve the innnovations on the standard One-Touch Gold Kettle. The Gold Premium features a Tuck-Away lid holder that allows the lid to slide back out of the way and large 20cm wheels to increase the barbecue height. It now includes Weber’s new Gourmet Barbecue System cooking grill, with a removable insert to accommodate the Gourmet Barbecue System accessories like the Weber Cast Iron Sear Grate for perfect steaks and even a pizza stone and Wok for great stir fries.

WEBER - PERFORMER GOLD

• Added Inbuilt Lid Thermometer monitors the internal temperature of the barbecue. • Added Tuck-away Lid Holder that allows the lid to slide back and out of the way when accessing your roast.
•Mounted removable digital cooking timer
•The all new Gourmet Barbecue System cooking grill.
•A work surface made of heat resistant thermoset resin.
•A pull-out storage bin under the thermoset table for items such as smoking wood or charcoal.
•Rapidfire Charcoal V Grate and charcoal baskets allow the firelighters to be placed directly under the charcoal for faster lighting.
•A large aluminium drip tray is included to catch drippings from roasts.
•Full colour "Complete Australian Barbecue Kettle Cookbook" which includes recipes and barbecuing tips.
•Weber's Limited 10 years warranty.

- Optional accessories for the Weber Kettle Gourmet System can be found here Weber Accessories

WEBER - PERFORMER SILVER

The new Weber® Performer Silver is the perfect kettle barbecue for anyone who wants the convenience of a work surface and storage area but have limited space. The sturdy steel work table easily folds down when not in use and the heavy duty steel cart provides space for storage under the barbecue. The Performer Silver also features a Tuck-Away lid holder that allows the lid to slide back and out of the way when accessing your roast and a lid mounted thermometer to monitor the cooking temperatre inside the barbecue. And because it comes equipped with the new Weber® Gourmet Barbecue System cooking grill, you can create the ultimate charcoal cooking system by adding a sear grate, wok, pizza stone or griddle.

• Added Inbuilt Lid Thermometer monitors the internal temperature of the barbecue. • Added Tuck-away Lid Holder that allows the lid to slide back and out of the way when accessing your roast.
• The all new Gourmet Barbecue System cooking grill.
• A steel fold down work surface
• A unique Tuck-Away lid holder that allows the lid to slide back and out of the way when accessing your roast.
• Rapidfire Charcoal V Grate and charcoal baskets allow the firelighters to be placed directly under the charcoal for faster lighting.
• A large aluminium drip tray is included to catch drippings from roasts.
• Full colour "Complete Australian Barbecue Kettle Cookbook" which includes recipes and barbecueing tips.
• Weber's Limited 10 year warranty.

WEBER - RANCH

The Weber Ranch is a larger version of the famous Weber kettle, while the Smokey Mountain Cooker incorporates a water pan, using steam and smoke to impart delicious smoked flavour on your food.

• The largest (95cm - 37.5") barbecue kettle in the World.
• Ideal as an investment and profit earner for clubs and caterers.
• Cooks crowd-pleasing feasts with that magnificent Weber flavour.
• Come rain, hail or shine the Ranch will cook a whole lamb in just two hours.
• Complete with a full colour comprehensive Owner's Handbook, charcoal rails and drip trays.

Colour - Black

WEBER - SMOKEY MOUNTAIN COOKER

The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker incorporates a water pan, using steam and smoke to impart delicious smoked flavour on your food.

• Heavy gauge steel sealed in porcelain enamel that won't peel, stain or burn.
• The front loading hatch provides easy access to the food and coals.
• An internal water pan generates steam to keep the cooking temperature even and low. As a result the foods are tender, succulent and moist.
• Smouldering smoke combines with the steam and filters up through the double rack encircling hams, fish, poultry or sausage to produce beautiful flavours.
• Cookbook with an easy reference smoke cooking chart and all of the information you need to get started (for limited time only).

WEBER - SMOKEY JOE

The Weber Smokey Joe and the outstanding Tuck-N-Carry are miniature versions of the famous Weber kettle. Incredibly, these cute little barbecues have nearly 1000 square centimetres of cooking area, just perfect for two or three people.

• Vents and legs made of durable, no-rust aluminium.
• Full colour Australian Owner's Handbook includes recipes and barbecueing tips (for limited time only).

The Charcoal Go-Anywhere is the ultimate in hibachi-style cooking, providing perfectly grilled steaks or satays over glowing charcoal embers. Unlike traditional habachis, it has a lid which enables you to smoke fish or cook small roasts.